AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF to protect the FIFA World Cup

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF to protect the FIFA World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has observed with deep concern the developments of recent days relating to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and the uncertainty that has emerged across the global football community.

The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over FIFA’s proposal to introduce private investment into FIFA's flagship competitions and the decision-making process around FFE. The fact that the situation has reached the point where the real possibility of a FIFA World Cup boycott has entered public discourse should concern everyone who cares about the future of our game. Football should never have been placed in such a position.